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yeoja · Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Location: Down south in South Korea

I'm pretty sure the music festivals i've heard of before were usually held in the spring/summertime, but I thought I'd ask now and get a feel for what to expect anyway.

You know those rock festivals (the only one that comes to mind is the Pentaport one in Incheon around... May?) I'd like to know more about them, when they're held (approx what month)and when. And any extra info would be appreciated as well, like links to websites or ticket prices, etc.

Thanks in advance Very Happy

seoulsucker · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:47 am Post subject:

Pentaport is the big one, but as far as I remember the English site wasn't functioning and they were changing the lineup within a few weeks of the event this year and last.

Sad to say, but you probably won't get much information about these events until they're right around the corner.

whatever · Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Location: Korea: More fun than jail.

You're better off heading to Japan for Fuji Rock. Always killer, lots of fun camping. If you prefer the city, Summersonic always has a great lineup in Tokyo or Osaka. 2 days, but the venues often suck. Either way, beats whatever K is cooking up. Did see Bjork in Feb, in Seoul, though. Nice-uh!

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

I can't imagine what the hype is over festivals. You have to be farther away from the bands, the sound usually sucks, there are too many retarded people there, and the facilities are awful.

bangbayed · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Location: Seoul

Pentaport usually happens right before or after the Fuji Rock festival. The Pentaport acts are [url]some [/url]of the ones who played Fuji. There'd be no other reason for so many live acts to be in Asia at the same time.

rumdiary · Joined: 05 Jun 2006

There's also the Flow Festival which takes place at the end of August.
http://www.flowfest.com/
The page hasn't been updated for 2008

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

The only one I've bothered going to here is Ssamzie Sound Festival. Usually there are a few good bands, although it's easier to see them play pretty well any weekend in Hongdae.

karri · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Location: south korea

http://www.rockfestival.co.kr/2007/html/index_e.asp

Its down in Busan. But it's free and on a nice beach. We went this past summer and enjoyed the music. There are no western bands but some good Korean rock/punk bands and a few from all over Asia.

yeoja · Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Location: Down south in South Korea

I asked a Korean friend and this is the list I got. Thought I'd share it with the lot of you. thank you for the answers so far!
Japan may be a bit difficult to do if it's during the semester... Razz

1. Pentaport Rock Festival, late July (2008)
Incheon
88,000KRW/ 1 day
132,000KRW/ 2 days
165,000KRW/ 3 days
http://www.pentaportrock.com

2. Busan Int'l Rock Festival, early aug (2008)
Busan
FREE
http://www.rockfestival.co.kr

3. Summer Breeze, early-mid Aug (2008)
Jamsil
89,000KRW/ 1 day
154,000KRW/ 2 days
http://www.summerbreeze.co.kr

4. Dongducheon Rock Festival, mid aug (2008)
Dongducheon (So Yo San station on subway line 1)
33,000KRW/ 1 day
55,000KRW/ 2 days
65,000KRW/ 3 days
http://www.krock21.net

5. ETPFEST, mid Aug (2008)
Jamsil
132,000/ 2 days
http://www.etpfest.com

Good stuff, eh? Haven't checked out the websites yet, but this is the email I got from her. Will have to keep an eye out for next year..